Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Local Government

Certificate II in Local Government

Qualification
National Code:
LGA20120
State Code:
BGO2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0809 - Office Studies
Original TGA Release Date
10/02/2021
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
324
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/02/2021 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a defined and limited range of skills in local government.They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using limited practical skills and local government knowledge. They work under direct supervision.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in entry level positions in local government typically in operational works and administration.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units must be completed:
- four (4) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to four (4) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - the unit must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All four (4) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE92 BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 35 Unit of competency
OCD86 BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
OCD94 BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 35 Unit of competency
ODA41 LGACOR001 Work in local government 65 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
AWT97 PSPREG001 Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidance 30 Unit of competency
OBX22 RIICCM201E Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
OBM75 RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
OCC92 RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
AWV97 PSPGEN005 Participate in workplace change 20 Unit of competency
OCE03 BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management 15 Unit of competency
OCE30 BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OCG82 RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications 32 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
AWV96 PSPGEN008 Write routine workplace materials 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C741 LGA20104 Certificate II in Local Government Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05970) LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LEVEL 2) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.